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May 5, 2024January 27, 2024 goforwardinfaith Christianity, Religion, Theology

Temple of the Spirit

By Linda Tancs

We are called to be temples of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Simply put, it means that God’s Spirit lives in you. A temple is a holy place. You would not desecrate a temple building; likewise, you should you not desecrate your own body, where God dwells. That includes your mind, will and emotions. Vigilance is key because the flesh and the Spirit are always in opposition (Galatians 5:17). Don’t hesitate to ask God to renew your spirit (Psalm 51:10).

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March 24, 2024January 7, 2024 goforwardinfaith Christianity, Religion, Theology

A New Thing

By Linda Tancs

Baseball great Yogi Berra quipped, “It ain’t over til it’s over.” His point was to keep moving forward; don’t quit. You can’t start over the beginning but you can begin to start over. God is doing a new thing in you and through you (Isaiah 43:19; 2 Corinthians 5:17). Give thanks and praise Him for that.

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February 25, 2024January 7, 2024 goforwardinfaith Christianity, Religion, Theology

Do You Think You Can?

By Linda Tancs

The signature line in the classic story The Little Engine That Could is “I think I can.” Thinking is good, but knowing is better. Someone once said that miracles come in cans. Dreams do, too. Believe that you can do all things through Christ Who strengthens you (Philippians 4:13).

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February 18, 2024January 7, 2024 goforwardinfaith Christianity, Religion, Theology

Swallowed Up

By Linda Tancs

Do you sometimes feel like life has swallowed you up? Are you burdened by parenting, work, elder care, family disputes? Imagine how Jonah felt in the belly of the whale (Book of Jonah), all swallowed up with no place to go. The good thing is that he could do nothing but rest during that period. Sometimes, rest is exactly what you need to refresh your perspective. Thankfully, we don’t need a whale’s belly for that; we can enter into God’s rest (Hebrews 4:10).

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January 14, 2024January 7, 2024 goforwardinfaith Christianity, Religion, Theology

The Right Kind of Never

By Linda Tancs

One of the enemy’s favorite words is “never.” You’ll never get that job. You’ll never be well. You’ll never have any friends. You’ll never win. There’s a better kind of never; it’s God’s version. You will never go hungry nor will you thirst (John 6:35). You will never be left nor forsaken (Hebrews 13:5). You will never die (John 11:25-26). You will never be put to shame (Romans 10:11). Follow God’s kind of never, the right kind.

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October 29, 2023September 5, 2023 goforwardinfaith Christianity, Religion, Theology

Long Enough

By Linda Tancs

You might enjoy camping for a week, but you wouldn’t want to stay there. So imagine what it was like for the Israelites, camped out for 40 years in the desert. God finally told them that they’d stayed long enough on the mountain. It was time to move toward the Promised Land (Deuteronomy 1:6-8). Have you dwelt long enough in something? It might not be your living conditions but maybe it’s in a mountain of debt, or pain or rejection or illness. It’s time to move mountains (Matthew 17:20).

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As part of FOOT FORWARD MINISTRIES (a teaching and speaking ministry), Go Forward in Faith represents faith-based meditations for personal and professional growth. Follow us on Twitter @moveonfaith and join the Facebook group @goforwardinfaith.

September 10, 2023July 28, 2023 goforwardinfaith Christianity, Religion, Theology

Closer Than You Think

By Linda Tancs

The etching in a passenger side-view mirror reads something like “objects in mirror are closer than they appear.” The reason objects are closer than they appear is because the mirror is slightly curved. The driver-side mirror, on the other hand, is not shaped the same way. Look at these mirrors through the eyes of faith. The driver is God; we are passengers. He knows where the breakthrough is; His mirror doesn’t need a warning. Maybe you think your victory in life, whatever it may be, is far away. But, just like that passenger mirror, it is likely closer than you think (1 Corinthians 15:57).

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August 27, 2023July 2, 2023 goforwardinfaith Christianity, Religion, Theology

Hiding Places

By Linda Tancs

Sometimes, a hiding place is a matter of life and death. Consider the story of Elijah and Jezebel in the Old Testament. Elijah ran and hid in a cave to avoid the death threats of Jezebel after he killed off her idols (1 Kings 19:1-11). For us, hiding may just be a means of avoidance. Where are you hiding, or what are you hiding behind? Is it blame, disappointment, discouragement, anger? Don’t run; don’t hide. You’re a mighty warrior (Judges 6:12) and more than a conqueror (Romans 8:31-37).

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April 16, 2023March 5, 2023 goforwardinfaith Christianity, Religion, Theology

Bitter or Better

By Linda Tancs

How do you react under adverse circumstances? Do you become bitter, or better? The root cause of bitterness for the believer is a lack of trust in God. Trust makes you better, not bitter. It’s not that complicated to trust God. Just turn your eyes toward Him (Psalm 121) and don’t dwell on your circumstances, seeking to resolve it on your own (Proverbs 3:5-6). Do this daily, and make trust a habit.

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March 5, 2023January 31, 2023 goforwardinfaith Christianity, Religion, Theology

Be A Contender

By Linda Tancs

In the movie On the Waterfront, actor Marlon Brando delivered the iconic line, “I could’ve been a contender.” A contender is one who aspires to be an overcomer. The apostle Paul would qualify as a contender (2 Timothy 4:7). Are you a contender?

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